About Us

The Sharpham Trust is an educational charity set in a stunning location near Totnes, Devon.

At the heart of the Sharpham Trust ethos is our desire to build a more mindful, compassionate and environmentally-sustainable world.

We connect people with nature and foster mindfulness and well-being through our programme of retreats, mindfulness courses, events and the arts.

The Trust's principles:

• An understanding of the interconnection of life
• A deep respect for the natural world
• A belief in learning through experience, creative engagement and enquiry
• An acknowledgement of the value of stillness and awareness

We try to exemplify our principles in practical ways including:

• managing our farm land organically without the use of harmful chemicals
• generating renewable energy through solar panels on our barns and heating our buildings with large biomass boilers run on wood chip
• growing our own food and supporting local food suppliers
• using biodegradable cleaning products
• promoting wildlife and biodiversity across the Estate
• encouraging greener transport
• creating a green burial site at Sharpham Meadow